"Your mouth might be sabotaging your health - and you don’t even know it." - Karen Dwyer

In this solo episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer recaps her fascinating conversation with biological dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett. If you’ve ever thought dental health was just about brushing and flossing, think again. Karen shares 10 powerful lessons that completely changed the way she looks at oral health - and how it's connected to fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and more.

From the toxic impact of mercury fillings and the risks of aggressive dental work, to how joy and nervous system regulation affect your mouth, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone living with chronic illness or navigating invisible symptoms.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🚽 Why your mouth is the front door to your whole-body healt

🌍 How mercury fillings impact your brain, nerves, and long-term wellbeing

🤎 Why you're allowed to question your dentist and take your time

💉 The signs of dental-related inflammation that no one talks about

🪟 How your stress levels change the way your teeth protect themselves

🎨 Why joy, rest, and co-regulation are key to oral healing

🤝 What it means to get truly personalized dental care

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